Spam can of 7.62x59.

[bubbiesdad]

Saw this in a shop, what would fire this monster?

[Guest SUNTZU]

It was probably x 39. Some of the numbers are pretty illegible. Like a three looking like a five.

[Guest bkelm18]

Saw this in a shop, what would fire this monster?

It's 7.62x54r. For whatever reason the Czechs or whoever call it 7.62x59.

[Guest SUNTZU]

Or that...

[Garufa]

It's 7.62x54r. For whatever reason the Czechs or whoever call it 7.62x59.

Right. I think 59 is maybe the year that particular load was adopted.

http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/Czech_7.62x54R_Light_Ball.html

[bubbiesdad]

I googled it. It seems to be mislabeled Czech ammo.

Edited February 15, 2009 by bubbiesdad
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[Guest bkelm18]

Right. I think 59 is maybe the year that particular load was adopted.

http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/Czech_7.62x54R_Light_Ball.html

Yep, as you can see on the wooden box, it is stenciled as 7.62x59.

[bubbiesdad]

Right. I think 59 is maybe the year that particular load was adopted.

http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/Czech_7.62x54R_Light_Ball.html

800 rounds for $150. Maybe a good deal, but I don't know if I would want to shoot my Mosin 800 times in my lifetime.I don't think my shoulder would hold out.

[Guest bkelm18]

800 rounds for $150. Maybe a good deal, but I don't know if I would want to shoot my Mosin 800 times in my lifetime.I don't think my shoulder would hold out.

Well there ya go. A lifetime of ammo for $150.

[Oh Shoot]

Well there ya go. A lifetime of ammo for $150.

I can dig that.

I've got a Cobra .38 derringer - I've put about 30 rounds through it to prove boomworthiness.

Except for possible use on a BG, that oughtta pretty much do it.

- OS

[Guest 70below]

Its a good price, and the Czech is second only to Russian 7n1 sniper ammo in accuracy. Expect to pay about $30 in shipping though if you order it, its pretty heavy stuff.